Audit Senior and Audit Manager

PKF Malaysia; Johor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent audit firm in Johor Bahru is seeking an experienced Audit Senior. The role involves liaising with clients, ensuring compliance with auditing standards, and supervising a junior team. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential. This position requires a good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia, with Mandarin proficiency as a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Knowledge in Income Tax Act 1967 and Companies Act 2016.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients on audit assignments.
• Ensure audits comply with approved standards.
• Supervise junior audit team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

About the Company - We are looking to recruit top practitioners to join our Management Team as part of our growth strategy and succession planning in Kuala Lumpur & Johor Bahru. Opportunities exist for specialists in the areas of audit and tax, who are ready to take on a management role.

About the Role - AUDIT SENIOR

Responsibilities:

• To liaise with clients on all aspects of audit assignments according to different clientele portfolios and industry.
• Ensure audit is carried out in accordance with approved auditing standards and applicable financial reporting standards in Malaysia.
• Responsible for auditing various industries and draft auditor’s reports.
• Conduct field audit on a portfolio of clients assigned.
• Supervise and guide the junior audit team to carry out audit assurance assignments.
• Work diligently with the Managers to ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• To provide financial assurance services and manage special projects such as IPO engagements, corporate exercise and financial due diligence.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with exposure on related job scope.
• Degree in Accounting or Finance and/or in the progress of obtaining recognized professional accounting certificates in Malaysia. (e.g. ACCA, ICAEW, CPA Australia)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the capacity to manage projects
• Ability to work under pressure and handle challenging workloads
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledgeable in International Financial Reporting Standards, International Standard of Auditing, International Standard of Quality Management, Income Tax Act 1967, Companies Act 2016, and Capital Market Services Act 2007 and requirements in Malaysia.
• Pleasant disposition with positive outlook in life.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently & possess high integrity.
• Will be required to travel on assignment to other locations in Malaysia and other countries as required.
• Good command of verbal and writing skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage.

We are also looking for a potential candidate to fill the Audit Manager position. In addition to the requirements set out under the Senior scope above, the incumbent will be expected to meet further requirements for the Audit Manager position.